Only USD13 a Day to Volunteer in Kenya

  Kenya

Rural

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: On-going

Description: Orphanage Work:

We are looking for any volunteer who is willing to work with our staff, and help in any area for the benefit of the needy children in Kenya. The work include caring for children, playing with them, teaching children the approach of life, possibly with songs & dance, teaching classes at the local schools, coaching children on sports, housing construction, fetching water from the well or river, laundry work, collecting firewood, making fire, preparing foodstuff, serving meals to kids, feed animals at the orphanage, fieldwork, research, records, book-keeping, fund-raising, networking, gardening, community service, running errand, communication, counseling on hygiene issues, HIV AIDS, home-based care etc.

Overall Description

Location of the Program:
The program is located at Maragwa approximately 70 kilometers north of Nairobi central Kenya.

Duration of the Program:
The duration depends on the volunteer's ability and willingness to help. Some volunteers opt to do charity work first and then travel across Kenya for whatever period their visas & money allow.

Program Fee:
No minimal fee needed

Minimum Age:
The minimum age for these particular positions is eighteen years old.

Interested Volunteer should contact Mr. Geoffrey.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Highlights: We are a registered non-profit committed to provide education and other programs that are appropriate for the growth and development of the children mainly orphans, street kids, and at risk youth.

Qualifications: Not Required

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 90/week

* Air Ticket and Travel Costs
Volunteers cater for their own air tickets.

* Personal Expenses
Volunteers may need some cash for such as internet, telephone, countryside travels, gift items, amenities etc.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 - 70

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Watoto wa Baraka's Mission Statement: Watoto Wa Baraka (WWB) is a registered non-profit organisation providing support for orphans and rural communities in Kenya. Our mission is to give the real hope to as many needy children as possible and to work with small communities to provide the support and education needed to overcome the burden of poverty.

Year Founded: 2005

Watoto wa Baraka is a based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.